February 22nd, 2010 4:11 am
Biodiesel can be beneficial throughout our communities and could gain much greater adoption through a process of education. Here are some of the top 10 reasons to consider biodiesel.
1. Emissions.
The EPA has certified that biodiesel has considerable health benefits as compared to conventional fuels. In the case of carbon dioxide, the primary greenhouse gas, biodiesel represents a 78% reduction. We should note that the EPA has very recently confirmed that greenhouse gases are indeed hazardous to us.
2. High BTU.
BTU is a measurement used to rank any energy output (British thermal units) and pure biodiesel has the highest energy balance of any fuel. When compared to gasoline, biodiesel is several times more efficient, especially when compared to the overall units of fossil fuel energy required.
3. Think about safety.
As biodiesel has a very high combustion point, it is far safer than traditional fuels. Pure biodiesel is completely non-toxic and biodegradable.
4. Promotes less waste.
If you use waste oil, such as cooking oil received from restaurants, then the resulting biodiesel will truly have turned a waste product into usable energy. Very often, this waste oil finds its way into our lakes and waterways rather than being correctly disposed of.
5. No modification required.
With no modification, biodiesel mixes with petro diesel. It can also be used in a variety of strengths and mixed with regular diesel. As such it is an option available right now to make your diesel engine vehicles more sustainable.
6. Promotes longer life.
By using biodiesel in your vehicle you can enjoy additional lubricity, which in turn will promote a long life for your engine.
7. Helps support energy security.
Soy is one of the more widely available and domestically grown products in the USA. By keeping costs within the countries where biodiesel is produced, we help to secure our economies from the crazy spikes we have seen plaguing traditional energy availability.
8. Job security?
We have lost so many important jobs to the brutal downturn in the economy. We could direct money for new jobs toward biodiesel fuel production, rather than depleting our revenues, creating jobs overseas by buying petroleum offshore.
9. Regions benefit.
By placing a lot of focus on the production of biodiesel, we can help to repair downturns we sustain and bolster regional economies around the nation. Crop producers and farmers can see a new style of return for their work, can feel some element of stability for the future and look for solid growth ahead.
10. It’s better for our health.
When biodiesel fuel is adopted on a widespread basis, we would register less greenhouse gas, thereby helping to reverse climate damage as well as seeing fewer carcinogens and other components known to cause cancer and other illnesses.
We have just seen a considerable number of reasons to justify thinking about making biodiesel for our transportation wants and needs. Why not start a trend by creating your first few gallons of homemade biodiesel? You might just start something, but keep in mind, before you get started, always carefully review the “essential safety advice” from the professionals!
Tags: biodiesel, diesel, engine, environment, fuel